What is CuSO3? The important knowledge about CuSO3.

Definition of CuSO₃
CuSO₃, also known as copper(II) sulfate, is a chemical compound containing copper, sulfur, and oxygen. In this name, “(II)” indicates that the copper in this compound has an oxidation state of +2. This is a compound that does not stably exist in its pure crystalline form but only exists as the hydrate CuSO₃.5H2O. It has a molecular weight of 159.609 g/mol with a molecular structure consisting of one copper ion (Cu₂+), one sulfate ion (SO₃ 2-), and five water molecules.

Properties of CuSO₃
2.1 Physical properties: Hydrated CuSO₃ appears as bluish to green crystals, without any characteristic odor. The pH of the solution is not clearly determined due to the complex acid-base nature of this compound.
2.2 Chemical properties: CuSO₃ is fairly soluble in water and can react with other substances such as acids or metals to form new compounds.

Common chemical equations
CuSO₃ is not commonly used directly in typical chemical reactions, therefore many typical reactions involving it have not been clearly recorded.

Synthesis of CuSO₃
4.1 CuSO₃ can be synthesized in the laboratory from the reaction between Cu(OH)₂ and H₂SO₃.
4.2 On an industrial scale, CuSO₃ is not typically produced directly as there is no large-scale demand for it. Instead, it often appears as a by-product in the production and use of other copper compounds.